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18 June 2018
It’s no exaggeration to say that a balustrade can make or break a staircase. Achieving a premium finish is not only about the quality of the styling and materials, but also the precision of the design and manufacture. There are few better examples of this than a project we recently completed in London where we […]
12 March 2018
The landscape around our workshop in the High Peak is well known for its gritstone hills, open moors and farmland. Despite its undoubted beauty, visitors these days might be surprised to know that this whole area was once a Royal Forest. Indeed, the name of our village – Chapel-en-le-Firth – roughly translates to “chapel in […]
21 December 2017
The whole team here at British Spirals & Castings would like to wish everyone a happy and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. During the festive period, the business will be closed from 12pm on Friday, 22nd December and will reopen Tuesday, 2nd January 2018. Voicemails and emails will be checked periodically so urgent messages will be […]
11 November 2017
Here at British Spirals & Castings, we always aim to deliver products which meet our client’s exact requirements. From time-to-time this means partnering with carefully chosen manufacturers and suppliers who can deliver specialist complimentary elements. This was the case in a recent project in London where were asked to supply and fit cast iron balustrade […]
07 September 2017
How many times have you reached the end of a summer holiday and wished you could just forget about coming home? One of our Victorian staircase is living out that dream in the Mediterranean sun after it was installed externally on a renovated village house which is one of three individual charming dwellings available for […]
17 August 2017
It can be difficult getting the balance right between creating a welcoming home and ensuring safety, but garden wall railings can offer a functional and stylish solution. Our home is our safe space. It offers us the freedom to express who we are and what we like, whilst also providing us with an enclosed environment […]
20 July 2017
Turned staircases are masters of disguise. With their right-angled forms, they can conceal upper floors from view and fit into spaces you would never imagine. They also operate under a variety of different aliases, including: winder staircases, kited staircases, L shaped stairs and even ‘dog-legged’ stairs. If you’ve spent time looking for a new staircase, […]
26 May 2017
In Britain, we’re lucky to have millions of period homes. Whilst these properties are full of character and history, the spaces inside often aren’t designed for modern, open living. One way to make better use of your home is by moving or re-orienting your staircase. With some careful planning, this change of location can make […]
02 May 2017
Today is a very special occasion for British Spirals & Castings, marking exactly 25 years under the ownership of the Harding family! We remain a proud family business. Richard and Billie, who started the business from a shed all those years ago, have been joined on the board by their children, Antonia and Ben Harding. […]
25 April 2017
Here at British Spirals & Castings, we’ve been manufacturing replacement railings for period properties for many years and offer a range of designs on our cast iron store. We classify these historical railing designs into three categories: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. But what is the difference between these styles? A Brief History of Iron Railings […]
09 February 2017
British Spirals & Castings have helped to turn back the clock and restore the pre-war prestige of a Victorian property in London. The home initially benefited from large French windows which led out onto a balcony, evoking images of the original home owners in large feathered hats and tailcoats taking tea whilst admiring the garden […]
12 January 2017
It is not often that I write looking back on the past but I feel that 2016 proved to be an exceptional year for British Spirals & Castings, not only in terms of normal business requirements, but in the development of the team and the foundations that we have concreted for us to build and […]
22 December 2016
We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the whole team here at British Spirals & Castings. We will be closing for the Christmas break on Thursday 22nd December 2016 and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. Voicemails and emails will be checked periodically so urgent […]
09 December 2016
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a few handcrafted decorations. One of our festive favourites are five-point origami stars. They can be strung together to hang between balusters, blu-tacked to doors or used to fill decorative bowls. If you fancy making some of your own, you’re in luck! We’ve made a quick how-to guide for […]
10 November 2016
One of our latest exterior staircases is providing a stunning new feature for a restored 15th Century farmhouse in the South of France. Mas Pallarès nestles amidst the vines and cherry orchards of the Reynes Valley at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains. Owner, Elizabeth Price, has converted the property into apartments for holidaymakers . As part of a recent refurbishment, Elizabeth wanted to […]
02 September 2016
Last week we had a little celebration at our Chapel-en-le-Frith workshop as we received the news that we had once again passed our CE Marking audit. But what exactly is a CE Marking and why does it matter? Put simply, a CE Marking shows that a product conforms with all of requirements of the harmonised […]
01 December 2015
It’s hard to believe, but 2015 is almost at a close, and what a year it’s been! A new baby Princess arrived, England spectacularly flunked at the rugby and water was discovered on Mars. For all the staff here at British Spirals & Castings, 2015 has been a particularly special year as it’s the first […]
12 November 2015
We’re pleased to announce British Spirals & Castings will be exhibiting at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham next April! As the UK’s biggest self-build and renovating event, the show had over 32,000 visitors last year and targets the self-build, renovation and home improvement market. The four-day exhibition will be a […]
15 September 2015
When told to think of a balcony, you automatically picture an above head height structure. However we were recently asked to design and build a balcony which actually provided a walkway on ground level, and what a stunning and innovative use of our balcony component parts it was! Tasked to work alongside the architect, we […]
10 September 2015
A 16th Century building in Suffolk has been given a contemporary twist thanks to a stunning cast aluminium spiral staircase created by British Spirals & Castings. The Grade II listed property had already seen a good deal of change in its lifespan, originally being used as a dairy range and a brew house, before work […]
11 August 2015
2015 is turning out to be a great year for British Spirals and Castings after being shortlisted for the Best Joinery Product at this year’s Build It Awards. British Spirals and Castings have fought off strong competition to gain acknowledgement within this category, which recognises innovation in the performance and design of joinery products, along with […]
18 June 2015
Scandinavian Staircases Compact spaces do not mean you have to compromise on quality or design especially when it comes to choosing a staircase, which is something Gary and Joanne Moore discovered when they installed their very own truly bespoke staircase designed and produced by British Spirals & Castings. The Moore’s were undertaking a conversion at […]
13 April 2015
Often wondered how to deal with the awkward drop from the back door to the garden or patio area, or gain access into your lightwell? Want to make a feature of the access and area rather than just have a few boring normal steps? Want to have a staircase that it noticed? Then look no […]
30 March 2015
Our LCC range of balconies and staircases are inspired by the Georgian era and the old traditional London cast iron castings. This style often needs to be replicated in many of the conservation areas in London and the surrounding areas. LCC takes its name from the traditional old London Casting Company. Its simplistic design offers […]
27 February 2015
British Spirals & Castings has helped create a stunning feature piece staircase during the refurbishment of a Victorian period home in the picturesque town of Market Harborough. Bryan Drew, the homeowner decided to include a three storey spiral staircase as part of the extensive refurbishment of his property, which also included creating an open […]
02 February 2015
A family run producer of bespoke staircases, balconies and railings is flying the flag for quality-compliance in British manufacturing. Derbyshire based British Spirals & Castings has put itself on the top rung by becoming one of the first spiral stair manufacturers to achieve the CE Mark for its products. The CE, or Conformité Européenne, Mark […]
18 December 2014
Merry Christmas We would like to wish all clients, past, present and future a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the whole team here at British Spirals & Castings. Our London showroom will be closed for renovation as of Thursday 18th December 2014 and will reopen again on Monday 5th January 2015. […]
16 October 2014
Cottage Craft Spirals has rebranded as ‘British Spirals & Castings’ following the decision to merge the three existing brands of Cottage Craft Spirals, Tilley’s London Castings and Milton Aluminium Castings. Established in 1980, the family run business has built up an enviable reputation for designing and producing truly bespoke and unique staircases, balconies and railings. […]
08 October 2014
Spiral Staircase Dimensions – Wooden Spiral Staircases BS 5395 PART II of Building Regulations is the part of the building regulations that governs the requirements that need to be met for spiral staircases. They can be a little intimidating to someone who does not have to use them on a regular basis and there is […]